Drew Wayne Dicks, 81 of Lake City, passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon, December 11, 2025 at the Haven Hospice – Suwannee Valley Care Center in Lake City after an extended illness. He was born and raised in Lake City and is the son of the late Drew and Elsie Dicks. He was a farmer by trade; who in his spare time enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to the beach and mountains, and riding horses. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Ned & Roosevelt Dicks; and his sisters, Louise Dicks Crews, Lola Mae Dicks Coleman, Galena Dicks Roberts, Tercie Dicks Witt and Quinn Dicks Boone.

He is survived by his sons, Ben and Alex Dicks both of Lake City; daughter, Melanie Dicks McCray of Lake City; and his brother, Archie Dicks of England. Six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends also survive.

A graveside funeral service for Mr. Dicks will be conducted on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. in the Hopeful Baptist Church with Mr. Charlie Parnell officiating. Interment will follow. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation on Monday evening, December 15, 2025 from 5:00-7:00 P.M. at the funeral home.